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Travel Information to Ingolstadt from Cologne

Distance249 miles (401 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$22 - $44
Cheapest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 4 h 4 min
Fastest modeFlight • $44 (€40) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 249 miles (401 km) by bus, train or flight to Ingolstadt from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Ingolstadt.

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from Cologne to Ingolstadt

How to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 27 · 4027
09:49AM6h04
Cologne Messe/Deutz
03:53PMIngolstadt Hbf
$1051One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:00AM14h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$911One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH1985
05:55PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:55PMMunich Airport
$4521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 621 · 4023
09:45AM4h06
Cologne Messe/Deutz
01:51PMIngolstadt Hbf
$1201One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 575 · ICE 565+Bayerische Regiobahn86704
08:53AM6h53
Cologne Hbf
03:46PMIngolstadt Hbf
$1341One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 219 · ICE 575 · ICE 565+Bayerische Regiobahn86704
09:58AM5h48
Cologne Messe/Deutz
03:46PMIngolstadt Hbf
$1621One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM17h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
02:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$961One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW80
07:05AM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:10AMMunich Airport
$1581One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW86
06:55PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:00PMMunich Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH1987
07:40PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:40PMMunich Airport
$4601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt

Travel to Ingolstadt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Ingolstadt.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Ingolstadt:

Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

A train is $22 (€20) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Cologne to Ingolstadt.

The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 17 h.

Train takes 4 h 4 min on average.

Ingolstadt is approximately 249 miles (401 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ingolstadt is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • 7 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Ingolstadt as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Ingolstadt:

  • Most travelers board their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Ingolstadt:

  • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Ingolstadt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Ingolstadt tickets on Omio for $35 (€31).
  • Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Ingolstadt by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Cologne to Ingolstadt for $110 (€99).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic to go to Ingolstadt by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Ingolstadt tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Ingolstadt with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Ingolstadt with.
  • You'll find 7 direct flights a day to Ingolstadt with.

Direct services to Ingolstadt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Nuremberg, Berlin, Prague or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ingolstadt and these popular destinations at a great price.
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